Stem cells/growing a new kidney

[cabarle]

Found this article, but it's not about stem cells.

http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/08/wearable_artificial_kidney.html

My problem is I have a bad habit of losing my belts!

[Everlasting]

     To my knowledge and response to researched literature -- the actual re-growing of a kidney is yet to be in reach at this time -- it is still at the lab. stage. (On the other hand we do know that it was done with "Dolly")
      In the meantime - stem cell therapy is becoming more popular by the week.  In fact, my partner, Victor is planning to receive stem cells late February.  During a conference call with the clinic it was explained that currently, stem cells with accompanying tissue is applied in the area of the kidney and the result is improved function of existing and functioning filtering fibers.  The treatment does not "regenerate" cells - ie. it increases the efficiency of the working cells.  He has been informed that he can expect to increase his current renal function by 50%.
Everlasting - Advocate for Victor

[Nobbzee]

I got to talk with a nephrologist from UCDavis and asked him about stem cells.

Unfortunately, any research is still really in its infancy and won't be widely available any time soon. Still we can hope.